VALENCIA BATTLE
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Summary
Experienced Recruiter with 15 years of Talent Acquisition and Account Management. Proficiency in recruiting and onboarding for cleared and non-cleared personnel for Corporate, Healthcare and Government sectors. Proficient in Full Life Cycle recruiting from social media sourcing & screening to extending offers and classifying qualified candidates.
Skills/Characteristics
Strong administrative skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
Highly focused with the ability to consistently achieve corporate sales objectives through strong account management and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Stellar organizational and communicational skills; verbal and written.
Strong multitasking skills with great attention to detail in fast paced environments
Self-motivated, high energy, reliable, competent-excellent team player and leader
WORK HISTORY
Engage2Excel April 2018-July 2020
Lead Recruitment Partner
Worked very closely with the client to advise and ensure that proper recruitment strategies were in place
Supported internal and external communications methods which included intranet, electronic signage, policies, and strategic planning
Full cycle recruiting, such as sourcing and response management
Participated in discovery/brainstorming sessions with the hiring managers and HR team.
Continuously sourced candidates using database searches, social networking, and email campaigns
Engaged passive candidates found through sourcing or engaged through the sourcing team
Tracked and supported interview request and inquiries through our applicant tracking system database.
Evaluated and screen candidates, while presenting the best candidates to the hiring managers or human resource team.
Scheduled interviews and arranging travel (if needed) for on-site interviews
Initiated background checks and references.
Negotiated and extended offers based on client specific criteria (when applicable).
Provided orientation and/or training to hiring managers on how to utilize our applicant tracking system.
Assisted with preparing documents in accordance with office policies and procedures, including reviewing, revising, and editing as needed.
Checked and verified information for accuracy and consistency using a broad variety of Internet sources such as License Verifications by state and other agencies utilized for credentialing
Constantly supported multiple communication methods and approaches to ensure the goals and objectives of the clients were achieved.
Cielo-Ascension Wisconsin April 2017-November 2017
Recruiter
Responsible for managing full cycle Allied Health requisitions supporting the geographical areas of Wisconsin.
Managed an average requisition load of 50.
Reviewed resumes and ensuring the ministry organization is paired with candidates who will meet and fulfill the needs of the organization.
Proactively and regularly communicating efficiently with employers and employees ensuring the needs of both are met in a timely and effective manner
Negotiated salary, problem-solving, and counseling, therein establishing a rapport with candidates and hiring leaders
Developed and implement sourcing strategies for the unique positions within the Allied Healthcare industry.
Inova Health Systems March 2015-March 2017
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Attracted and retained top talent for Inova Health System
Provided expertise in developing proactive and creative recruitment programs with an emphasis on finding clinical practitioners.
Quickly assessed the needs of our hiring managers and devised creative solutions for hiring practices.
Negotiated salary and pay rates with new hires
Sourced and screened qualified candidates to support staffing efforts for all operating units at Inova Health System hospitals.
Maintained job requisitions, providing mentoring support to clinical staff and hiring managers as requested, along with monitoring and updating data input into our Applicant Tracking System (BrassRing)
Scheduled interviews with hiring managers of various departments
Tracked new hire applications, scheduled on-boarding appointments, trainings, and orientations.
MedForce Government Solutions Inc. SDVOSB, Fairfax, VA June 2013-December 2014
Account Manager
Created, maintained, and built relationships with clients, key customers, and business leaders to achieve maximum profitability
Managed, place and coach employees to ensure peak performance at client sites
Work with human resources managers to solidify and resolve various issues amongst temporary staff
Consulted with staff team to strategically generate new business ideas and ways of marketing to new client prospects and employees
Sourced, screened, interviewed and qualified candidates to support staffing efforts for the Allied Health, Government and IT division; maintaining job requirements, placing candidates, and providing mentoring support to the staff and client manager as requested along with monitoring and updating data input into our information network database system
Negotiated salary, bill rates and mark-ups with clients and employees to continue the growth of revenue & operating profit within the team.
Performed all sales related functions and led the team daily to deliver exceptional service to our contractors and clients
Coordinated job requirements and recruiting efforts
Time Warner Cable, Charlotte, NC November 2012-April 2013
Recruiting Coordinator (Contractor)
Scheduled candidate interviews with hiring managers utilizing Microsoft Outlook Calendar and BrassRing applicant tracking system
Created and tracked Excel spreadsheets for ad hoc projects for Talent Acquisition Management Directors and Recruiters.
Post/edited new jobs via BrassRing applicant tracking system
Tracked and set-up the onboarding of new hires, contract conversions and transfer employees
Coordinated college recruiting efforts for internships and entry level positions
Created PowerPoint presentations for Talent Acquisition Management Directors
Windstream Communications, Matthews, NC May 2012-October 2012
Recruiting Coordinator (Contractor)
Conducted candidate offer process from beginning up to completion
Processed and set expectations on drug test and background screening through Kroll
Tracked candidates through Taleo RECS system
Compiled and maintained new hire information via excel reports for new hire training classes
Phone screened/interviewed applicants
Scheduled interviews with the Management team and recruiters
Provided administrative support to HR Business Partners and Recruiters
The SI Organization, through Adecco RPO, Chantilly, VA January 2011- January 2012
Recruiting Coordinator (Contractor)
Supported the Human Capital Solutions recruitment division with implementation of recruitment objectives, policies, and procedures
Received all job applications within my team’s division, sort and upload their application in Applicant Tracking System for retrieval as required
Processed candidates through the pre-employment process via American Background and Quest Diagnostics; provide status updates to both Management and candidates
Created and edit job requisitions through Applicant Tracking System to be posted on company’s internal and external corporate website
Promoted ideas and information to ensure consistency through value added services.
Created weekly excel reports and ad-hoc projects for Human Capital Solutions Management team
Managed job requisitions and candidate records on Applicant Tracking System, ensuring that all data and information is accurate and up to date
Processed Employee hire/rehire forms through ADP
Gap Solutions Incorporated, Reston, VA August 2010-December 2010
Client Service Associate Recruiter
Responsible for recruiting and staffing positions within various U.S. Government agencies and commercial clients
Sourced and interviewed qualified candidates through job boards and professional networking job boards.
Performed thorough telephone pre-screenings with applicants
Interviewed candidates to assess and determine if experiences and skills fulfill all position qualifications and requirements as outlined by the Performance Work Statement /Statement of Work
Prepared candidate skills matrices and candidate summaries to outline qualifications for client convenience.
Served as a liaison between client and qualified candidate to schedule an interview by sending out candidate information to client, "selling the candidate" to the client, etc.
Confirmed interviews with candidates and clients, and follow up with participants post-interview to discuss client feedback/interest
Georgia Coalition against Domestic Violence, Decatur, GA August 2009-November 2009
Internship
Researched state statutes around the country pertaining to domestic violence
Researched policies, regulations, case law, and best practices pertaining to domestic violence
Researched empirical studies of issues pertaining to domestic violence
Assisted in developing position papers on specific domestic violence issues
Assisted in developing legislative rationale papers
Attended and assist in coordinating testimony at legislative committee hearings (during legislative session)
Attended meetings with coalition staff of statewide committees addressing public policies which impact domestic violence victims, their children, and offenders
Assisted in collecting and analyzing data from program surveys or research
Attended coalition meetings, legal advocacy caucuses, and other caucuses as appropriate
MedForce Inc., Fairfax, VA July 2005-December 2008
Account Executive Recruiter
Created, maintained, and built relationships with new clients, key customers, and business leaders to achieve maximum profitability
Managed, placed, trained, and coached staff to ensure peak performance at client sites.
Advised leadership on procedures to solidify and resolve various code of conduct problems and/or disciplinary actions amongst temporary staff
Investigated complex behaviors amongst the employees during their tenure onsite in assistance with human resources to resolve issues which may have led to disciplinary actions.
Consulted with staff team to strategically generate new business ideas and ways of marketing to new client prospects and employees
Source and recruited qualified applicants for Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute administrative and medical lab division, maintaining job requirements, placing candidates, and providing mentoring support to the staff and client managers
Monitored and updated data into our applicant tracking system
Managed and grew revenue of over a half-million dollars, gross profit, and operating profit within the team with minimal supervision with client accounts.
Performed all sales related functions and led the team on a daily to deliver exceptional service to our contractors and clients
Coordinated job fairs in addition to organizing and staffing Quest Diagnostics annual Wellness Health Fairs onsite.
Provided training for Junior Account Executives and Recruiters
Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA
High School Diploma
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 7, BrassRing, Bullhorn, PeopleSoft, Peopleclick, PeopleFluent, Taleo, BlueSky-MSS, Recruiting Machine
References Available Upon Request